Ushio (UHOIF) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


UHOIF Ushio Inc UHOIF
77 GF Score
Price $28.64
GF Value $17.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ushio Moat Score?

Ushio UHOIF 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates UHOIF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Ushio ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

Ushio has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ushio has Narrow Moat: Ushio Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized lighting products and some proprietary technology. However, the competitive landscape and lack of strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers limit its moat to a narrow category.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ushio might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ushio  (OTCPK:UHOIF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ushio Moat Score Related Terms

UHOIF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ushio's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Ushio Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ushio's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ushio's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Ushio (UHOIF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushio ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Ushio's Moat Score too high?
Ushio's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Ushio ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ushio has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushio's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ushio ranks #182 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Ushio in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Ushio's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushio (UHOIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.77, compared to a current price of $28.64 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Ushio's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ushio (UHOIF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ushio (UHOIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushio stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.64 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.77. GuruFocus considers Ushio to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UHOIF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $17.77 vs. price of $28.64 (61.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UHOIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ushio Business Description

Other Exchanges 6925:Japan
Address 2-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8150
Ushio Inc is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through two segments. The company's equipment business primarily manufactures and distributes imaging equipment and optical equipment, including digital projectors, optical equipment for manufacturing semiconductors, UV phototherapy devices, and EUV light sources equipment for semiconductor inspection and development applications. The light sources business manufactures lamps and LED and LD products, including UV lamps for manufacturing semiconductors, light sources for use in cinema projectors, and halogen lamps for office automation equipment.
77GF Score

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